Get To Know: Kings Hall by Cafe In A Box

Kings Hall by Cafe In A Box may have an unassuming façade, but step inside and you’ll immediately feel right at home, especially with the aroma of coffee brewing in the air. Take a walk around and you’ll spot interesting items on display, like a 2.1m British analogue mixing console from the mid-1980s. A sign at the console reveals that Sharifah Aini, XPDC, Amy Search and Ning Baizura were among the artistes who used this console for recording their songs. Wong Mei Fhong, 45, one of the café’s founders, revealed that the spot was formerly the vinyl pressing plant of King Musical Industries. King Musical Industries once manufactured vinyl records, duplicated cassette tapes and provided recording and mastering services. Even international artistes recorded at King Studio – Hetty Koes Endang and the timeless Teresa Teng among them! Another thing that patrons can look forward to here? Good coffee. We use specialty-grade coffee. It’s usually a blend of Brazilian, Ethiopian and Columbian beans, said Wong. Fun fact: Regine Wai, another founder of the café, was the first runner-up in the 2016 World Siphonist Championship and the second runner-up in the next two years. 📍Kings Hall by Cafe In A Box Lot 5, Jalan 13/2, 46200 Petaling Jaya Business hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm Sat, Sun & PH: 9am-5pm Story by: Sheela Vijayan Shot by: Bani Jamian #FMTLifestyle #GetToKnow #KingsHall #CafeInABox